Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 65.90
Liaison Steve Mital
Submission Date March 6, 2020

STARS v2.2

University of Oregon
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.89 / 2.00 Sarah Stoeckl
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
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Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee, office, and/or officer tasked by the administration or governing body to advise on and implement policies, programs, and trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights?:
Yes

Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
Both students and employees

A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:

The University of Oregon (UO) leads efforts about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through the Division of Equity and Inclusion (http://inclusion.uoregon.edu). The dedicated Vice President for Equity and Inclusion leads a team of over 20 professionals dedicated to addressing needs of Students, Faculty, and Administrators and Staff across campus, in addition to being responsive to community needs across the State of Oregon. Leadership and coordination for UO diversity, equity and inclusion strategies include:
*Consultations for academic and administrative leadership implementing the IDEAL Framework through campus-wide Diversity Action Plans
*Research and reports on diversity issues
*Partnerships with UO schools and colleges and other educational institutions to promote equity and inclusion
*Partnerships with civic and community groups across the city and state to accomplish goals of mutual significance and advance the university’s mission
*Faculty mentorship and professional development
*Leadership coaching
*Support for students, including advising, scholarships, and community-building.


Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Most

Estimated proportion of academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
All

Estimated proportion of non-academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
All

A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:

All employees must take UO's Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Training, which fulfills competencies in "Relationships with Others" and "Diversity and Inclusion." All employees are also highly encouraged to attend the quarterly New Employee Orientation training, which focuses on respectful workplace expectations and equity and inclusion, among other topics. Most employees attend this training. Other training and activities are offered from various units across campus, including HR, the Teaching Engagement Program, and the Division of Equity and Inclusion.

All undergraduate students are required to take two Core Education courses in Cultural Literacy: US: Difference, Inequality & Agency and Global Perspectives: https://registrar.uoregon.edu/current-students/bachelors-degree . Additional training, activities, and coursework are offered from various groups throughout the university including academic departments, the Division of Student Life, and the Division of Equity and Inclusion.


Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
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